1937 in architecture
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The year 1937 in architecture involved some significant events.
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[edit] Buildings
- Chelsea Bridge in Pimlico, London, designed by G. Topham Forrest, former head of London County Council's Architect's Department, is completed.
- Dolphin Square in Pimlico, London, designed by Gordon Jeeves, is completed.
- Villa Myrdal, designed by Sven Markelius.
- May 27 - The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, designed by Joseph B. Strauss is opened.
[edit] Events
- J. M. Richards becomes editor of the Architectural Review (London), continuing until 1971.
- The Georgian Group is set up as part of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings in England.
[edit] Awards
- RIBA Royal Gold Medal - Raymond Unwin.
- Grand Prix de Rome, architecture: Paul Jacques Grillo
[edit] Births
- April 18 - Jan Kaplický (died 2009)
- May 9 - Rafael Moneo
- September 14 - Renzo Piano
- Yoshio Taniguchi
[edit] Deaths
- February 11 - Walter Burley Griffin (born 1876)
- August 27 - John Russell Pope (born 1874)
